A partial of the city of Gao taken on February 23, 20131 picture

A partial of the city of Gao taken on February 23, 2013. Battles with French-backed troops erupted overnight on February 20 after about 40 Islamists infiltrated the city and there were fresh clashes yesterday. Malian soldiers opened...More

A partial of the city of Gao taken on February 23, 2013. Battles with French-backed...A partial of the city of Gao taken on February 23, 2013. Battles with French-backed troops erupted overnight on February 20 after about 40 Islamists infiltrated the city and there were fresh clashes yesterday. Malian soldiers opened fire with rocket-propelled grenades on the city hall, killing at least one Islamist, according to Malian army colonel Mamadou Samake. They found the bodies of four rebels inside, he added.LessMore